Seat beltsCheck that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt web-
bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Steering wheelCheck for changes in the steer-
ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hard
steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimesMake sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating properly.
Windshield wiper and washer*Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Windshield defrosterCheck that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery*Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the MAX and MIN lines. Ve-
hicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations that
can lead to potential battery discharge and
potential no-start conditions such as: 1. In-
stallation or extended use of electronic ac-
cessories that consume battery power when
the engine is not running (Phone chargers,
GPS, DVD players, etc.) 2. Vehicle is not
driven regularly and/or only driven short dis-
tances. In these cases, the battery may need
to be charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*Make sure that the brake fluid
level is between the MIN and MAX lines on the
reservoir.
Engine coolant level*Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*Make sure the drive belts
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface with the engine off.
Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the oil pan.
Exhaust systemMake sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected by an INFINITI retailer. See the
carbon monoxide warning in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.Fluid leaksCheck under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected imme-
diately.
Power steering fluid level* and linesCheck
the level when the fluid is cold, with the engine
off. Check the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.
Radiator and hosesCheck the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
UnderbodyThe underbody is frequently ex-
posed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances from the
underbody, otherwise rust may form on the floor
pan, frame, fuel lines and exhaust system. At the
end of winter, the underbody should be thor-
oughly flushed with plain water, in those areas
where mud and dirt may have accumulated. See
the “Appearance and care” section of this
manual.
Windshield-washer fluid*Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir.
8-4Maintenance and do-it-yourself
VQ35DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Drive belt location
4. Fuse box
5. Engine oil filler cap6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Fuse box
9. Fuse box/Fusible links
10 Fuse box
11. Battery12. Engine oil dipstick
13. Radiator cap
14. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
LDI2266
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
8-6Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the brake
fluid is below the MIN line
B, the brake warning
light will illuminate. Add brake fluid up to the MAX
line
A. (See “RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES” in the “
Technical and consumer information” section for
the recommended type of brake fluid.)
If the brake fluid must be added frequently, the
brake system should be thoroughly checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
RESERVOIR
Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir periodi-
cally. Add windshield-washer fluid when the low
windshield-washer fluid warning light comes on.
To fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir, lift
the cap off the reservoir and pour the windshield-
washer fluid into the reservoir opening.
Add a washer solvent to the washer for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for the mixture ratio.Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of
windshield-washer fluid.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind-
shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
freeze or equivalent.
CAUTION
●Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for windshield-washer fluid.
This may result in damage to the paint.
●Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl al-
cohol based washer fluid concentrates
may permanently stain the grille if
spilled while filling the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir.
●Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the windshield-washer fluid reser-
voir. Do not use the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir to mix the washer fluid
concentrate and water.
LDI2147LDI2089
WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-13
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 19-1/2 gal 16-1/4 gal 74.0 See “Fuel recommendation” later in this section.
Engine oil *7
Drain and Refill
With oil filter
change5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.8 Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivelant *2
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter
change4-3/4 qt 4 qt 4.5
Cooling system
With reservoir 2-1/2 gal 2-1/8 gal 9.6 Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 *3
Power steering fluid (PSF) — — — Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent.*4
Differential gear oil — — — Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super Semi-Synthetic API GL-5, Vis-
cosity SAE 75W-90 *8
Transfer fluid — — — API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90 or equivalent
Brake fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *5 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a (R-134a) *6
Air conditioning system oil — — — Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent *6
Windshield-washer fluid 1-1/4 gal 1 gal 4.6 Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid or
equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
*2: INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available at an INFINITI dealer.
*3:Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by
the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
*4: Use of power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF will prevent the power steering system from operating properly.
*5: Available in mainland USA through an INFINITI retailer.
*6: For further details, see “Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
*7: For further details, see “Engine Oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
*8: The use of differential gear oil other than the specified may cause vehicle malfunctions and result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical and consumer information
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17
Control panel buttons..............4-11
Brightness/contrast button......4-10,4-21
Enterbutton...............4-4,4-11
Without navigation system..........4-4
Controls
Audiocontrols(steeringwheel).......4-94
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-48
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Corrosionprotection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-51
Cupholders...................2-45
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-33
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-30
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player.......4-79
Dimensionsandweights.............9-8
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-34
Display controls
(seecontrolpanelbuttons) ........4-4,4-11
Door locks.....................3-4
Drive belt.....................8-16
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-31Driving
Cold weather driving............5-100
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17
Precautions when starting and driving....5-4
E
Economy - fuel..................5-90
Emission control information label.......9-10
Emission control system warranty.......9-29
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-16
Block heater................5-101
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter..........8-11
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Checking engine oil level...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations....8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine.............5-16
Enterbutton.................4-4,4-11
Eventdatarecorders ..............9-31
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).........5-4
Extended storage switch............8-23
Eyeglass case..................2-44F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire.......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-5
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-11
Engine coolant.................8-7
Engine oil
...................8-9
Power steering fluid.............8-12
Windshield-washer fluid...........8-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label...........9-10
Foglightswitch .................2-34
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system)......1-61
Front seats.....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-90
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-24
Fuelgauge...................2-6
Fuel octane rating...............9-4
Fuel recommendation.............9-3
Loose fuel cap warning...........2-24
Fuses.......................8-21
Fusiblelinks ...................8-21
10-2
Chargewarninglight.............2-8
Foglightswitch ...............2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-30
Headlightcontrolswitch ..........2-31
Headlights..................8-25
Interiorlight..................2-55
Lightbulbs..................8-25
Low tire pressure warning light........2-8
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-23
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-62
Security indicator light............2-13
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-7
Lights
Maplights ..................2-56
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-7
Door locks...................3-4
Gloveboxlock................2-46
Lift gate release...............3-23
Power door locks...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning.............2-24
Lowfuelwarninglight ..........2-10,2-22
Low tire pressure warning light..........2-8
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-23
Luggage hook..................2-48
Luggage rack (see roof rack)..........2-49
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
Luggage storage
(seevehicleloadinginformation)........2-48M
Maintenance
Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions...........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-30
Underthehoodandvehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light............2-12
Maplights ....................2-56
Map pocket....................2-43
Meters and gauges................2-4
Instrument brightness control........2-34
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror......3-29
Outside mirror control............3-30
Outside mirrors...............3-30
Vanity mirror.................3-29
Moonroof.....................2-52
N
NISSAN voice recognition system......4-134
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating)......9-4
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter..........8-11Checking engine oil level...........8-9
Engine oil...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirror control..............3-30
Outside mirrors.................3-30
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form...........9-32
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-32
P
Parking
Parking brake operation...........5-21
Parking/parking on hills...........5-93
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system.................4-109, 4-123
Power
Power door locks...............3-6
Power outlet
..............2-41,2-43
Power rear windows.............2-51
Power steering fluid.............8-12
Power steering system...........5-94
Power windows...............2-50
Rear power windows............2-51
Power inverter switch..............2-41
Precautions
Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-8
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-32,1-40,1-44,1-49
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-23
10-4
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-53
Precautions when starting and driving....5-4
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.........1-67
Push starting...................6-12
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-109
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player..................4-70
Steering wheel audio control switch....4-94
Rainsensor....................2-28
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test.....................9-31
Rear power windows..............2-51
RearViewMonitor................4-24
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-30
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-29
Recorders
Eventdata..................9-31
Refrigerant recommendation...........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country . . .9-9
Reporting safety defects (US only).......9-30
Roof rack.....................2-49
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-7
Childseatbelts.....1-32,1-40,1-44,1-49
Reporting safety defects (US only).....9-30Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment.........1-3
Second row bench seats........1-5,1-7
Seatback pockets................2-44
Seat belt
Child safety..................1-31
Infants and small children..........1-31
Injured Person................1-26
Largerchildren................1-32
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-23
Pregnant women...............1-26
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-67
Seatbeltextenders .............1-30
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-30
Seatbelts...................1-23
Three-point type with retractor.......1-26
Seat belt warning light..............2-11
Seats
Adjustment...................1-2
Automatic drive positioner..........3-31
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats..........2-35,2-36,2-38
Security indicator light..............2-13
Security system
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start...........2-25,3-4,5-15
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-20
Service manual order form...........9-32
Servicing air conditioner.............4-53
Sparkplugreplacement.............8-17
Speedometer...................2-4
SRSwarninglabel................1-68
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-16
Jump starting.................6-10
Precautions when starting and driving....5-4Push starting.................6-12
Starting the engine.............5-16
Steering
Heated steering wheel...........2-39
Power steering fluid.............8-12
Power steering system...........5-94
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-94
Stoplight.....................8-26
Storage......................2-43
Storagebin....................2-48
Sunglasses case.................2-44
Sunglasses holder................2-44
Sunroof (see Moonroof).............2-52
Sun visors....................3-28
Supplemental air bag warning labels......1-68
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-69, 2-11
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-61
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-68
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-53
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-53
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-31
Automatic power window switch......2-51
Fog light switch...............2-34
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2
Headlightaimingcontrol ..........2-33
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-30
Headlight control switch..........2-31
Power door lock switch............3-6
Power inverter switch............2-41
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-30
10-5
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-29
Turnsignalswitch..............2-34
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-40
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-26
T
Tachometer....................2-5
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Theft
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start...........2-25,3-4,5-15
Three-way catalyst................5-4
Tire
Flat tire.....................6-3
Spare tire...................6-5
Tire and Loading Information label.....9-11
Tire chains..................8-37
Tireplacard..................9-11
Tirepressure.................8-30
Tire rotation..................8-37
Types of tires.................8-36
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-28
Wheels and tires...............8-30
Wheel/tire size.................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light........2-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)....5-5
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-37
Towing
Flattowing..................9-28
Towingload/specification..........9-21Towtrucktowing...............6-13
Trailer towing.................9-17
Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.....2-57
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
Trip odometer...................2-4
Turn signal switch................2-34
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-28
USB interface
Audio file operation.............4-83
Video file operation.............4-85
V
Vanity mirror...................3-29
Variable voltage control system.........8-16
Vehicle dimensions and weights.........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-40
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system.....5-96
Vehicle identification...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate....9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-13
Vehicle recovery..............6-15,6-16Vehicle security system.............2-24
(INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system) ,
enginestart ...........2-25,3-4,5-15
Ventilators....................4-46
Visors.......................3-28
Voice recognition system...........4-134
W
Warning
Airbagwarninglight.........1-69, 2-11
Anti-lock brake warning light.........2-7
Battery charge warning light
.........2-8
Brake warning light..............2-8
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2
Low fuel warning light........2-10, 2-22
Low tire pressure warning light........2-8
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-23
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-62
Seatbeltwarninglight............2-11
Vehicle security system...........2-24
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-7
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-68
Warninglights...................2-7
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-26
Weights (See dimensions and weights).....9-8
Wheels and tires.................8-30
Wheel/tire size...................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country.................9-9
10-6